Derwin James: There was never a doubt in my mind I’d reach a deal with the Chargers

Chargers safety Derwin James is returning to practice after signing the new contract he had been seeking, and he says he always knew he and the Chargers would come to terms. “There was never a doubt in my mind,” James said. Although James chose not to practice until the Chargers showed him the money, he [more]

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Pete Carroll: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside brings something unique

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside was trying to make the Eagles as a tight end before he was traded to the Seahawks on Monday and that deal will push him back to his original position in the NFL. Arcega-Whiteside will be back at wide receiver, which is where he played at Stanford before becoming a second-round pick in [more]

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Robbie Anderson: I like Baker Mayfield’s leadership and confidence

Panthers wide receiver Robbie Anderson‘s negative reaction to April chatter about the team trading for quarterback Baker Mayfield resurfaced when Mayfield joined the NFC South team in a trade this summer, but Anderson shrugged it off. He said he has no issue with Mayfield and that his response was meant to show support for Sam [more]

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Bears expect starters to play fewer snaps this week

The Bears plan to play their starters again in Thursday’s game against the Seahawks, but it looks like it will be something closer to a cameo appearance. Quarterback Justin Fields and most members of the first-team offense played the first 18 snaps of the game while starting defenders were on the field well into the [more]

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Duane Brown on joining Jets: I feel we can do great things

Duane Brown is new to the Jets, but he found a number of familiar faces waiting for him when he joined the team this week. Brown will play left tackle, which moves his former Seahawks teammate George Fant to right tackle. He was also teammates with cornerback D.J. Reed in Seattle and offensive line coach/run-game [more]

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Peter Harvey will refrain from ruling in Deshaun Watson case until settlement talks reach impasse

Yes, settlement talks continue between the NFL and the NFL Players Association in the Deshaun Watson case. It’s no surprise at this point. It’s been the case since late last week. Appeals officer Peter Harvey hasn’t completed the (by rule) “expedited” review two weeks after the filing of the league’s appeal of the original six-game [more]

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T.J. Watt: My brother was unstoppable in his prime, it’s too early to compare me to him

Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year last year, but even if he’s the best defensive player in the league, he doesn’t consider himself the best defensive player in his own family. Watt told The Pivot that his older brother, Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt, was so dominant during [more]

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